Manifesto of the Communist Party

The "Manifesto of the Communist Party," published in 1848 by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, outlines the goals of Communism and critiques capitalist society. It argues that history is driven by class struggles, particularly between the bourgeoisie (capitalist class) and the proletariat (working class). The manifesto calls for the proletariat to unite and overthrow the bourgeoisie, establishing a classless society where resources are communally owned. It emphasizes the exploitation of workers under capitalism and proposes that such a transformation would lead to equality and freedom for all people. The manifesto served as a foundational text for the global communist movement.